Here’s the list of local events in July 2024. If I’ve missed anything you think should be included or needs correcting – please let me know.
Details are to the best of my knowledge at time of writing or amending during the month, please check event with hosts before attending in case of restrictions/changes.
Keep checking throughout the month in case I’ve been able to add anything else, otherwise August’s list will follow in due course.
For end of June 2024 events – https://scottcoe.co.uk/west-anglia-east-midlands-real-world-poetry-events-june-2024/
Monday 1st to Saturday 13th
Peterborough.
Syntax Calendar Exhibition. Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, Priestgate, PE1 1LF (w3w = ///placed.snail.glue)
Exhibition features poems by a selection of local poets.
See Peterborough Museum’s website for exhibition opening times up to 13th July
Monday 1st to Thursday 18th
Nottingham.
WordPlay. City Arts, 11-13 Hockley, NG1 1FH (w3w = ///owners.lock.privately)
Presented by the Young Producers at City Arts, this exhibition showcases poetry-based artwork by both local and international emerging creatives. Featuring a wide range of voices and talents from up-and-coming artists and poets, the exhibition aims to expand what it means to create and share poetry.
Mon – Thu 10am to 5pm
See City Arts website for more details of this and other events
Monday 1st 19:00
Derby.
Monday Musings Spoken Word. Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB (w3w = ///jokes.cute.glad)
Spoken Word & Open Mic
Every 2nd Thursday
See Connecting Creatives Derby’s Instagram Page for further details
Tuesday 2nd 18:00
Sleaford.
Sleaford Ivy Writers. The Ivy, 64 S Gate, NG34 7RL (w3w = ///slams.arrive.lofts)
Writing collective.
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
Places are limited, please bring £2 to cover room hire when attending – contact juliestreet62@gmail.com for more details
Tuesday 2nd 19:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Night. The Organ Grinder, 21 Alfreton Road, NG7 3JE (w3w = ///flown.brass.speaks)
Open mic with guest speakers.
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
See Openbook’s website for more details of this and other events
Tuesday 2nd 19:30
Grantham.
Open Mic with host Mike Alderson, at The Lord Harrowby, 65 Dudley Road, NG31 9AB (w3w = ///pets.puzzle.sounds)
Bring your own or favourite classics/modern poems. Everyone welcome, free entry – * PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE SADLY NO DISABLED FACILITIES*
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
See Stamford Poetry’s Facebook page for more details of this and other events
Tuesday 2nd 19:30
Litchfield.
Poetry Alight. Duke of York, 23/25 Greenhill, WS13 6DY (w3w = ///ends.mimic.recall)
Open mic with guest speakers.
1st Tuesdays on the following months in 2024: 2nd July, 17th Sept, 12th Nov & 2nd Dec.
See The Lichfield Poets Facebook page for more details
Tuesday 2nd 20:00
Bedford.
Ouse Muse. Eagle Bookshop, 16-20 St Peters Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///wisdom.plug.shiny)
Featured artists plus open mic.
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
See Ouse Muse’s Facebook page for further details
Wednesday 3rd 19:00
Leicester.
Take The Stage. Duffy’s Bar, 18 Pocklingtons Walk, LE1 6BU (w3w = ///slam.blunt.splash)
Featured music & spoken word.
Pay as you feel.
See Take The Stage’s Instagram Page for more details
Wednesday 3rd 19:00
Wisbech.
Wisbech Stanza. Wisbech Castle, The Crescent, PE13 1ES (w3w = ///union.reply.expel)
Hosted by Kim Allen, former Fenland Poet Laureate.
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
Contact wisbechstanzagroup@gmail.com to sign up and further event details
See Wisbech Stanza’s Facebook page for this and other events
Wednesday 3rd 19:30
Bedford.
Performance Confidence Workshop. The Place Theatre, Bradgate Street, MK40 3DE (w3w = ///poem.decks.oppose)
Produced By: Standing in the Wings
See The Place Bedford’s website for further details
Wednesday 3rd 19:30
Lincoln.
Uncaged. The Birdcage, 54 Baggholme Road, LN2 5BQ (w3w = ///gifted.studio.caves)
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
See Outspoken Poets’s Facebook page for this and other events
Thursday 4th 18:45
Peterborough.
Good Shout Spoken Word. Here We Aren’t, 18 Godric Square, PE2 7JL (w3w = ///modest.hats.worked)
Featured artists & open mic
Regular event – First Thursday of every month (Except December & January).
Further details on Good Shout Spoken Word’s Facebook page
Thursday 4th 19:00
Spalding.
White Horse Writers Open Mic. Sergi’s Tapas Bar, 10/11 Francis Street, PE11 1AT (w3w = ///goat.charm.those)
Open Mic night – For writers, singers, sword swallowers, magicians and clowns.
See White Horse Writers’ Facebook page for this and other events
Thursday 4th 19:30
Coventry.
Fire & Dust. LTB Showrooms, 1 Warwick Row, CV1 1EX (w3w = ///squad.trial.voices)
Featured artists plus open mic.
Just turn up to watch, but recommend ticket to book open mic slot.
Regular event – First Thursday of every month.
See Here Comes Everyone magazine on Eventbrite for more details
Thursday 4th 20:00
Leicester.
Run Your Tongue. Donald Watson’s Vegan Bar, 94 Granby Street, LE1 1DJ (w3w = ///joke.scale.leaves)
Featured artists, plus open mic (Poets, singers and storytellers are all welcome)
See Run Your Tongue on Eventbrite for more details
Thursday 4th 20:00
Oundle.
Drama On Tap. The Ship Inn, 18-20 West St, PE8 4EF (w3w = ///scoping.wordplay.evoke)
Part of Oundle Fringe Festival.
Open mic drama, monologues, spoken word, poetry & comedy
See Oundle Fringe Festival’s website for more details of this and other events
Friday 5th 19:30
Nottingham.
Speech Therapy. Bunker’s Hill, 36-38 Hockley, Lace Market, NG1 1FP (w3w = ///volunteered.actors.enjoyable)
Spoken word open mic.
Regular event – First Friday of the Month.
See Speech Therapy’s Instagram Page for more details
Saturday 6th 10:30
Oakham.
Creative Writing with Karen. Oakham Refill Shoppe, 2 Melton Rd, LE15 6AY (w3w = ///comedy.crunching.backdrop)
Written and spoken words workshop.
First Saturday of each month 10:30-12:30
See Oakham Refill Shoppe’s Facebook page for more details of this and other events
Sunday 7th July 10:30
Little Gidding.
T S Eliot Festival 2024. Ferrar House, Little Gidding, PE28 5RJ (w3w = ///warbler.pushover.hunk)
The annual T S Eliot Festival
See Little Gidding website for more details
Sunday 7th 18:30
Cambridge.
CB1 Poetry. Town & Gown Pub & Theatre, 8 Market Passage, CB2 3PF (w3w = ///heave.rings.friday)
Poetry Open Mic.
1st Sunday of the month
Further details on CB1 Poetry’s Facebook page
Monday 8th 19:00
Nottingham.
Person Unlimited, with Dean Atta. Five Leaves Bookshop, 14a Long Row, NG1 2DH (w3w = ///mini.tonic.bubble)
Dean Atta in conversation with poet and publisher Amy Acre.
See Five Leaves website for more details of this and other events
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Leicester.
Get Mouthy. The Big Difference, 68 High Street, LE1 5YP (w3w = ///slime.sadly.police)
Featured artists plus open mic. Everyone welcome.
Regular event – Second Monday of every month
See Get Mouthy’s Instagram page for more details
Tuesday 9th 19:30
Lincoln.
Wordsmiths. BeerHeadZ, 4 Eastgate, LN2 1QA (w3w = ///safely.onions.reward)
An evening of poetry and spoken word
2nd Tuesday of every month.
See BeerHeadZ Lincoln’s Facebook page for further details
Tuesday 9th 19:30
St Ives (Cambridgeshire).
Open Mic in the Riverport Cafe at St Ives Corn Exchange, The Pavement, PE27 5AD (w3w = ///yesterday.meanders.recorders)
Poetry & Folk music – Bring your own or favourite classics/modern poems. Everyone welcome, Entry fee varies. Often between £2 – £4 (cash only).
Regular event – Second Tuesday of every month
See St Ives Corn Exchange’s website for this and other events
Tuesday 9th 19:30
Stony Stratford.
Scribal Gathering. Upstairs at The Crown, Market Square, MK11 1BE (w3w = ///unheated.indoor.trifle)
Music and Spoken Word Open Mic, plus featured performers
Regular event – Second Tuesday of every month
See Scribal Gathering’s Facebook page for further details
Wednesday 10th 18:00
Coventry.
Underground Lights Open Mic Night. St Mary’s Guildhall, Bayley Lane, CV1 5RN (w3w = ///part.urgent.hedge)
Open Mic performance; members have been creating some wonderful pieces inspired by the building and its history to perform at the Open Mic.
See St Mary’s Guildhall website for this and other events
Wednesday 10th 18:00
Peterborough.
Peterborough U3A Summer Concert. St Andrew’s URC Church, Ledbury Rd, Netherton, PE3 9RF (w3w = ///hosts.juices.brief)
Music & Poetry from U3A members in aid of the Air Ambulance service.
Entry £5 – pay on the door. There will be an interval with teas, coffees and biscuits.
https://www.standrewsurcpeterborough.org.uk/welcome.htm
Wednesday 10th 19:00
Stamford.
Rhymes on the rocks. Spirits of Stamford. 11 St Paul’s Street, PE9 2BE (w3w = ///usual.wizard.loss)
Poetry Open Mic
Regular event – Second Wednesday of every month
See Rhymes on the rocks’ Facebook page for further details
Wednesday 10th 19:30
Nottingham.
Free your mind – Poetry open mic. King William IV, 6 Eyre Street Nottingham NG2 4RG (w3w = ///farms.random.chew)
Free minds is a poetry night open to all forms of poetry and for all stories to be told.
Regular event – Second Wednesday of every month.
See King William IV on Eventbrite for more details
Wednesday 10th 19:30
Nottingham.
SMUT! The Verbal Burlesque. The Playwright, 38 Shakespeare Street, NG1 4FQ (w3w = ///error.sugars.goods)
A night of poetry and storytelling in Nottingham celebrating human sexuality. Open Mic.
See Ticketsource event for further details
Thursday 11th 19:00
Derby.
Real Talk Spoken Word. Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB (w3w = ///jokes.cute.glad)
Featured artists plus Open Mic
Every 2nd Thursday
See Real Talk Spoken Word’s Instagram Page for further details
Thursday 11th 19:00
Huntingdon.
Open Mic Poetry Event. Commemoration Hall, 39 High Street, PE29 3AQ (w3w = ///escalated.tank.landowner)
Free entry.
See Commemoration Hall’s website for details of this and other events
Thursday 11th 19:30
Northampton.
The Bardic Open Mic. The Lab. 95-97 Charles Street, NN1 3BG (w3w = ///bigger.zones.jelly)
Music & Spoken word open mic.
Regular event – Second Thursday of every month.
See The Lab’s website for details of this and other events
Thursday 11th 20:00
Lincoln.
Open Mic Night. The Dog and Bone. 10 John Street, LN2 5BH (w3w = ///talked.using.items)
Open Mic with host Gaz Clitheroe. Music, Comedy, Poetry & Spoken Word all welcome.
Regular event – Second Thursday of every month.
See Dog and Bone’s Facebook page for this and other events
Friday 12th 18:45
Oundle.
Poetry Evening. The Talbot Hotel, New St, PE8 4EA (w3w = ///angry.soil.martini)
Part of Oundle Fringe Festival.
Performance poetry from Scott Coe, featuring hip hop & poetry from Aiden Surridge
See Oundle Fringe Festival’s website for more details of this and other events
Friday 12th 19:00
Nottingham.
LGBTQ+ Community Meeting & Open Mic. The Carousel, 25 Hockley, NG1 1FH (w3w = ///bless.jelly.valid)
See Nottingham Poetry Festival’s Instagram page for more details
Friday 12th 19:45
Repton.
Before We Go Any Further – an evening with Tristram Fane Saunders. Repton Festival, Willington Road, DE65 6FH (w3w = ///tadpole.attaching.darling)
Poet and journalist Tristram Fane Saunders reads from his acclaimed collection Before We Go Any Further.
See Repton Festival’s website for this and other events
Saturday 13th 10:00
Helpston.
The John Clare Society Festival. Various locations throughout the village.
From 10am to 6pm
See John Clare Weekend’s Facebook page for more details of events and locations
Saturday 13th 10:30
Stamford.
Poetry at Walkers. Walkers Bookshop, High Street, PE9 2AL (w3w = ///mostly.finest.bunk)
On the sofa’s upstairs at Walkers.
Monthly event (on 3rd Saturday February & March & on 2nd Saturday April to July).
Bring your favourite poems – classics or modern. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
See Walkers Bookshop’s website for this and other events
Saturday 13th 11:00
Repton.
Poetry Masterclass with Tristram Fane Saunders. Repton Festival, Willington Road, DE65 6FH (w3w = ///tadpole.attaching.darling)
Interactive writing workshop.
See Repton Festival’s website for this and other events
Saturday 13th 11:30
Oundle.
Nic Aubury. Oundle Library, Glapthorn Rd, PE8 4JA (w3w = ///kilts.nuzzled.bookmark)
Part of Oundle Fringe Festival.
Nic will be reading from his new book, plus other works
See Oundle Fringe Festival’s website for more details of this and other events
Saturday 13th 14:00
Coventry.
Poetry Karaoke. Cheylesmore Community Centre. 111 Arundel Rd, CV3 5JL (w3w = ///bolts.rarely.speak)
Bring your favourite poems – either you own or from a curated folder.
Opportunities to meet local writers who write for both adults & children
Email: emilielaurenwriter@gmail.com for info or see Emilie’s Facebook page for more details
Saturday 13th 20:00
Kenilworth.
Tree House Sessions. Tree House Bookshop, 4 The Square, CV8 1EB (w3w = ///video.appear.clay)
Open mic for music and spoken word.
Second Saturday of every month
See Tree House Bookshop’s website for more details of this and other events
Sunday 14th 10:00
Stamford.
R!ot Youth Arts Festival. Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
Workshops and opens mics all day: Art, Drama, Dance, Music, Poetry & Spoken Word, Standup.
From 10am to 9pm
See R!ot Youth Arts Festival Facebook page for more details
Sunday 14th 13:00
Coventry.
Queer Writing Group. St Mary’s Guildhall, Bayley Lane, CV1 5RN (w3w = ///part.urgent.hedge)
Writing workshop
See St Mary’s Guildhall website for this and other events
Monday 15th 19:00
Spalding.
White Horse Writers sessions. The Red Lion, Market Place, PE11 1SU (w3w = ///moves.acted.ending)
Group writing sessions: Fiction, Poetry, Prose, etc.
See White Horse Writers’ Facebook page for this and other events
Monday 15th 19:30
Grantham.
Grantham Writes. Riverside Development in the North East Corner of Welham Street, NG31 6QS (w3w = ///crowned.audio.insert)
Third Monday of every month.
Contact granthamwriterstoo@gmail.com for more details
Monday 15th 19:30
Stamford.
Playing With Words. MindSpace, 39 Broad Street, PE9 1PX (w3w = ///themes.bonus.snow)
Fun word games, poetry and writing prompts with former Stamford Poet Laureate Scott Coe. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
Third Monday of every month.
This is a free event but encourage you to bring donations towards hot drinks.
Places are limited. Please see the MindSpace website to book
Monday 15th 19:45
Lincoln.
Guild Session. St Mary’s Guildhall, 2-18 Sibthorp St, LN5 7SH (w3w = ///nights.visits.speaks)
An evening of amazing music and poetry in a beautiful 12th century building in the centre of Lincoln.
Third Monday of every month.
See The Guild Session’s Facebook page for this and other events
Tuesday 16th 19:00
Leicester.
TLC: Poetry Night. Ole’ Moses Cabin, 17 Frog Island, LE3 5AG (w3w = ///march.lifted.saints)
The Literati present Aflo, plus open mic.
See The Literati’s Instagram Page for more details
Tuesday 16th 19:30
Bury St Edmunds.
Poetry Aloud. Live at upstairs at Oakes Barn. St Andrew’s St South, IP33 3PH (w3w = ///booklets.operation.inflict)
Poetry Aloud Open Mic sessions are hybrid Live / Zoom meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month except December.
See Poetry Aloud’s Instagram Page for further details
Wednesday 17th 18:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Kitchen. Hopkinson, 21 Station Street, NG2 3AJ (w3w = ///dive.pasta.uses)
This free event is an Open Mic and platform for the local creative community to come together share their art, and connect with other like-minded folk.
Regular event – Third Wednesday of every month.
See Hopkinson on Eventbrite for more details
Wednesday 17th 18:30
Corby.
Poetry & Open Mic Night. Rooftop Arts, 27 New Post Office Square, NN17 1PB (w3w = ///insert.echo.hears)
Book a slot by contacting rooftopartscentre@gmail.com
See Rooftop Art’s website for more details of this and other events
Wednesday 17th 19:30
Biggleswade.
A Way With Words. The BIGG Theatre Bar, 36 High Street, SG18 0JL (w3w = ///powerful.adverbs.outbursts)
Open minded spoken word and poetry open mic night – every third Wednesday of the month
Turn up on the night, sign up and connect with emerging writers, artists and poets in this relaxed and inclusive open mic night.
Fully accessible
See The BIGG Theatre’s website for more details of this and other events
Thursday 18th 19:00
Kings Lynn.
Toast Live at Kings Lynn Festival. Ferry Lane Social Club, Ferry Lane, PE30 1HN (w3w = ///grant.amuse.booth)
Featuring Hannah Lowe, Sleeps Cousin and Savannah Andrews
See Toast Poetry’s Instagram Page for further details
Thursday 18th 19:30
Nottingham.
Full Circle. The Cock and Hoop, High Pavement, NG1 1HN (w3w = ///option.fish.fuzzy)
Poetry Open Mic.
See Notts Poetry’s Instagram Page for more details
Thursday 18th 20:00
Northampton.
The Good Vibes. The Lab. 95-97 Charles Street, NN1 3BG (w3w = ///bigger.zones.jelly)
Music & Spoken word open mic. Monthly event (3rd Thursday) – free entry
See The Lab’s website for details of this and other events
Friday 19th 15:00
Bedford.
Transformations. The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s, 26 St Peter’s Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///fuzzy.oiled.movies)
Poetry & Storytelling with Mark Steinhardt and Fe Salomon – Part of Bedford Fringe Festival.
See Bedford Fringe Festival’s website for more details of this and other events
Friday 19th 19:00
Leicester.
Some Antics. Phoenix Cinema & Arts Centre, Midland Street, Phoenix Square, LE1 1TG (w3w = ///bands.drip.onion)
Featured artists plus Spoken Word Slam & Open Mic. Everyone welcome. Monthly event – usually 3rd Friday of the month
See Some Antics Facebook page for event post with cost and to sign up for slots. Also for future dates.
Sunday 21st 14:00
Sudbury.
Word Habit. The Brewery Tap, 21 East Street, CO10 2TP (w3w = ///skidding.unless.flickers)
Featured artists plus Open Mic. 2pm – 5pm. Word habit happens 4 times each year: March, May, July & September.
See Word Habit’s Facebook page for more details
Sunday 21st 18:00
Bedford.
DIY (A Beginner’s Guide). The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s, 26 St Peter’s Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///fuzzy.oiled.movies)
Poetry with Sparky T-K-O – Part of Bedford Fringe Festival.
See Bedford Fringe Festival’s website for more details of this and other events
Sunday 21st 18:30
Bedford.
Freud, Erikson & Me. The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s, 26 St Peter’s Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///fuzzy.oiled.movies)
Comedy, poetry, and psychological theories with Andy Gilbert – Part of Bedford Fringe Festival.
See Bedford Fringe Festival’s website for more details of this and other events
Tuesday 23rd 19:30
Leicester.
Rough Draft. The Y Theatre, 7 East Street, LE1 6EY (w3w = ///edgy.soil.camp)
Once a month (forth Tuesday) we hold our scratch nights, each artists getting fifteen minutes to share their work, be that script in hand or something more polished.
From gut-wrenching theatre to side-splitting comedy, melodic music to punchy poetry, and all those arty bits in between.
See Y Theatre’s website for further details
Wednesday 24th 11:00 & 15:00
Lincoln.
Writing Hope. Lincoln Arts Centre, University Of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, LN6 7TS (w3w = ///album.hoot.exams)
A two-hour creative writing workshop with poet & performer Georgie Jones.
Two sessions… 11am to 1pm, and 3pm to 5pm – both in Studio 1 (Room PA1004 on 1st Floor) .
See Lincoln Arts Centre website for more details of this and other events
Wednesday 24th 18:30
Hinckley.
AccessAbility Arts presents Spoken Word. Rendezvous Hinckley, 119 Factory Road, LE10 0DP (w3w = ///trooper.exhales.heartache)
Featured artists plus open mic.
Pay as feel event. To book at open mic slot email thekaysdl@gmail.com
See AccessAbility Arts’ Facebook page for more details of this and other events
Wednesday 24th 19:00
Milton Keynes.
A Poems, Prose & Pizza Affair. Bucks Star Brewery, 17 Twizel Close, MK13 0DX (w3w = ///vandalism.offer.icebergs)
Open mic plus featured artists. Every 4th Wednesday of the month
See Bucks Star Brewery’s website for more details of this and other events
Wednesday 24th 19:00
Nottingham.
Poetry from Imtiaz Dharker. Five Leaves Bookshop, 14a Long Row, NG1 2DH (w3w = ///mini.tonic.bubble)
See Five Leaves website for more details of this and other events
Wednesday 24th 19:00
Nottingham.
Stone Soup Academy Presents Stand Up to Knife Crime 2024. Metronome, Huntingdon Street, NG1 1AP (w3w = ///desks.react.attend)
Evening featuring music, film, and spoken word, as we unite to raise awareness and perceptions surrounding knife crime in our community.
See Metronome’s website for tickets & details
Thursday 25th 13:00
Coventry.
Coventry Stanza. The Old Windmill, 21 Spon Street, CV1 3BA (w3w = ///exit.pizza.then)
Fourth Thursday of each month.
Email Emma: e.t.kemp@gmail.com for more details
Thursday 25th 19:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Scum. The Robin Hood Inn, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood, NG5 2FR (w3w = ///woof.feeds.aura)
Headliners and Open mic
Last Thursday of the month
See Poetry Scum’s Instagram Page for more details
Thursday 25th 19:30
Cambridge.
Desperate Fleas. The Blue Moon. 2 Norfolk St, CB1 2LF (w3w = ///files.gloves.poet)
Mixed open mic: Comedy, Music, Spoken Word
Regular event – Last Thursday of every month.
Please be aware, the building is wheelchair accessible but unfortunately we do not have disabled toilets
See The Blue Moon’s website for this and other events
Friday 26th 19:30
Derby.
Word Wise. Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB (w3w = ///jokes.cute.glad)
Monthly Event. Poetry, Spoken word and music.
Regular Event – last Friday of every month
See Word Wise’s Facebook page for more details
Friday 26th 20:30
Leicester.
Cathi Rae. LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street, LE1 1RE (w3w = ///judge.judges.legal)
Spoken word performance
Saturday 27th 14:00
Leicester.
We are the Headliners. Leicester Central Library, Bishop Street, LE1 6AA (w3w = ///solar.torn.spoken)
Spoken word event – Fourth Saturday of each month.
Hosted by Beltane Spring Fayre Group, phone 0116-270-4765 for more info
Saturday 27th 19:00
Lincoln.
The Green Road Spoken Word. Lincoln A.O.D.S, 33 Tentercroft Street, LN5 7DB (w3w = ///ducks.amuse.adults)
£1 entry fee to non-members. Pre-book an open mic slot.
See The Green Room Spoken Word Fellowship Facebook page for this and future events, or on their Instagram page
Saturday 27th 19:00
Bedford.
Say YES to Life. The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s, 26 St Peter’s Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///fuzzy.oiled.movies)
Poetry & Stories with Abbi Jinks – Part of Bedford Fringe Festival.
See Bedford Fringe Festival’s website for more details of this and other events
Sunday 28th 13:00
Bedford.
On Nurturing: 3 Poets at The Quarry. The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s, 26 St Peter’s Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///fuzzy.oiled.movies)
Poetry with Katie O’Pray, Cameron Stuart and Chris Belson – Part of Bedford Fringe Festival.
See Bedford Fringe Festival’s website for more details of this and other events
Sunday 28th 13:00
Coventry.
Positive Images Poetry Workshops. Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY (w3w = ///laptop.ruler.fries)
Free workshops with Coventry Poet Laureate Emilie Lauren Jones
Usually the last Sunday of every month. Email: emilielaurenwriter@gmail.com for info
Sunday 28th 16:15
Bedford.
Corporate Floss. The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s, 26 St Peter’s Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///fuzzy.oiled.movies)
A spoken word theatre blend about two girls discussing their anger at their creative growth being stunted by the corporate machine they have found themselves a part of.
Part of Bedford Fringe Festival.
See Bedford Fringe Festival’s website for more details of this and other events
Wednesday 31st 19:30
Stamford.
Pint of Poetry. The Gallery Bar at the Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
Open mic Poetry & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome, free entry.
Regular event – Last Wednesday of every month.
See Stamford Arts Centre website for this and other events